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It’s no secret that I’m in love with Las Vegas. I love everything about it, from the bright lights and the glittering shows, to the outrageous pool parties and the all-you-can-eat buffets. It’s like nowhere else on earth and every time I set foot on the Las Vegas strip, I feel like anything can happen. […]

So you’re traveling to Los Angeles but don’t have two pennies to rub together? Fear not, because you can still see Lalaland on a budget. On my trip around California this summer, I successfully managed to spend 5 nights in LA without breaking the bank. By saving money on things like accommodation and sightseeing, I […]

Despite having spent 19 days last year in Las Vegas, I never once made it to a show. People always tell me the Cirque du Soleil shows are a must in Vegas, so this year I was determined to see one for myself. My show of choice was Zarkana, one of the newer Cirque Du […]

I have to be honest with you here, my reason for visiting Sun Studio was not for my love of music. I went because I didn’t have a car and there is a free shuttle bus that takes you from Downtown Memphis to Elvis Presley’s Graceland. But as it turned out, my visit to Sun […]

If you’re visiting New Orleans and you want to get out of the city for a day, then a popular thing to do is a swamp tour. When I checked into India House hostel I noticed posters for various tours and activities, from walking tours to plantation tours and spooky ghost tours, but I was pretty […]

Bourbon Street is the most famous party street in New Orleans, stretching for 13 blocks in the heart of the French Quarter. Whether you visit day or night, there is always the opportunity for people watching on Bourbon Street. The entire pedestrianised area is lined with bars, strip clubs, restaurants and souvenir shops- it’s really […]